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  • Timothy Finch avatar

    The Obedient World Christian

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,138 views

    The purpose of this message is to convey the importance of allowing the believer’s Christian values impact the world.

    The Obedient World Christian Is: Acts 5:17-32 17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. 18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians In The Hov Lanes

    Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,154 views

    To acknowledge that we believe that Jesus is the Christ and our Lord and Savior is more than just a decision made above the neck; it’s a decision that comes from the heart. And if it comes from the heart, we are no longer the same person. We have been cha

    When I lived in the Washington, D.C. area right after high school, I worked afternoons at a doctor’s office in Springfield, Va. This was the height of my pre-Christian days, so I didn’t have much use in my life for religion. But there wase a group of nurses who worked there that I really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of The Christian Life!

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,153 views

    This simple message shows the profound joy that comes from knowing Jesus!

    The Joy Of The Christian Life Philippians 1 Introduction: The book of Philippians will teach us the Biblical concept of joy. I want us to look at the foundation upon which our joy rest. That foundation is the Christian life. This Christian life is impossible without Christ! Keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Christian Work

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,885 views

    Great joy comes from knowing the Lord Jesus Christ and serving others.

    The Joy of the Christian Work Text: Philippians 2:12-16 Introduction: The Word of God tells us that it is good for a man to work. There can also be joy in work. May we study how the Lord has incorporated into Christian work - Christian joy. I. THERE IS AN OUTWARD WORK. v. 12 A. The work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Principles For Christian Conduct

    Contributed by George Barton on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,562 views

    Gives 6 questions which one should ask himself concerning a particular action.

    PRINCIPLES FOR CHRISTIAN CONDUCT 1 CORINTHIANS 6:12-20 (1 Cor 6:12 NIV) "Everything is permissible for me"??but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible for me"??but I will not be mastered by anything. (1 Cor 6:13 NIV) "Food for the stomach and the stomach for food"??but God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Walk As Christians

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 13,169 views

    There are at least seven different ways to walk as Christians.

    I John 1:1-10 Topic: How to walk as Christians It has been said that if one want to feel better, reduce stress, shed some unwanted pounds, or become physically fit, they should try walking as an exercise. A fitness philosophy of 10,000 steps a day, which first took hold in Japan, has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mark Of Christian Maturity

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,220 views

    What the peace of God does to, for, and with a person.

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ James 3:17 – 18 “Mark of Christian Maturity” I. What peace does TO a person A. It changes the way you relate to the world. Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Cost Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by Allen Joseph on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,827 views

    This sermon I preached in my seminary among my friends and teachers and it talks about the cost of being a desciple of Jesus

    The cost of being a Christian Text: Mk.10:17-22 Intro: There are lot of sad stories in the Bible. The stories that grieve our hearts time and again. This is also one among those stories with a tragic end even though it had a wonderful beginning. It is a bit dramatic. When we enter into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Cost Assessment

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Aug 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,137 views

    Discipleship is not a casual affair. In a series of three encounters, Jesus shows the high priority he places on discipleship.

    “Let’s cut to the chase. After nearly two decades of studying Christian churches in America, I’m convinced that the typical church as we know it today has a rapidly expiring shelf life.” This dire assessment of the state of the church begins George Barna’s 1998 book, The Second Coming of The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Importance Of Christian Maturity Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,557 views

    John admonishes his readers to be faithful, obeident and submissive to God’s call.

    Date Written: September 4, 2006 Date Preached: September 6, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed - PM Service) Series Title: Basic Bible Study Sermon Title: The Importance of Christian Maturity! Sermon Text: 3 John 9-11 9 I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be An Eagle Christian

    Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 83,791 views

    God chose to compare believers to the Eagle. Eagles are born to live in the High Places. All believers are born to be overcomes - You were made for the high places.

    How to be an Eagle Christian Isaiah 40:31 "But those who wait on the Lord (those who expect, look for and set their hope in Him) shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles (they will have the strength to live above their circumstances), they shall run and not be weary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Second Mile Christianity

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 16,553 views

    The First Mile is Your Duty; We Are to Walk the Second Mile for Christ.

    (Mat 5:38-41) "And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain." Israel, during the time of Christ, was under Roman rule. They were their oppressors, and were hated by the Jews. One of the most hated of Roman laws: The one that would allow a soldier to force a person to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fully Equiped Christians

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,524 views

    learn what to add to your Faith in order to be a fully equiped Christian.

    2 Peter 1:3-1:11 “But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You A Christian Snob Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 45,313 views

    Fourth in a series on James. Deals with the fact that there are a number of ways in which favoritism shows up in the church today.

    A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 4 “Are You A Christian Snob?” James 2:1-13 Let me open this morning’s message by asking you a question, “Are you a Christian snob? Before you answer that question too quickly ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Onward Christian Soldiers

    Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,820 views

    Being a good Soldier for the Lord

    “ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS” Eph. 6:10 A person is saved without any effort whatsoever on his part. However, once a person is saved, he finds that he is in a battle. He has three big enemies: the world, the flesh, and the devil. Every man, woman, boy, and girl who is saved needs to learn to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist